Paralegal / Legal Assistant II

About This Role

This role supports the United States Attorney's Office (USAO) by assisting attorneys with case review, preparing trial materials, and conducting legal research. The Paralegal/Legal Assistant plays a crucial role in removing the tools of crime from criminal organizations.

Responsibilities

• Assist attorney in reviewing case material, gathering and analyzing case material, and preparing a digest of selected decisions/opinions including legal references
• Draft, edit, and review non-legal information, create correspondence and research reports
• Help prepare for trial by organizing exhibits and assisting in creating and organizing statistical charts and photographs
• Interview potential witnesses and prepare summary interview reports
• Review prepared legal documents to confirm citations and legal references
• Attend pre-trial meetings to review case materials for missing documents or questionable material
• Prepare summaries of testimony and depositions after/during trial
• Investigate facts and laws of cases and search public records to prepare cases and determine causes of action
• Research reports and correspondence relating to cases

Requirements

• Paralegal Certificate or High School Diploma/GED with two years related experience
• Ability to grasp and understand the organization and functions of the customer
• Knowledge to conduct basic legal research, including standard legal citation
• Excellent communication skills; oral and written, to include legal writing skills
• Strong organizational and prioritization skills
• Experience with Microsoft Office suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word) and other common software applications
• Proven commitment and expertise to provide excellent customer service
• Ability to work in a team environment
• U.S. Citizenship
• 7 (or 10) year minimum background investigation

Qualifications

• Paralegal Certificate; or High School Diploma/GED
• At least two-years' related experience in a law office or government setting, paralegal/legal assistance experience preferred

Nice to Have

• Trial and automated litigation support experience

Skills

* Required skills

Benefits